Evanescence - The Chain (from Gears 5) Apr 2026

Released on , "The Chain (from Gears 5)" became the band's first new rock recording in eight years. Themes of Solidarity and Inner Turmoil

What started as a solo project for Amy Lee—intended only for a one-minute Gears 5 launch trailer —quickly evolved. Lee felt the track’s potential immediately, noting that the entire band loved Fleetwood Mac and wanted to "paint a dark and epic picture" with a full-length version. Evanescence - The Chain (from Gears 5)

Unbreaking the Chain: Evanescence Brings a Dark Edge to Gears 5 Released on , "The Chain (from Gears 5)"

When legendary rock meets legendary gaming, the result is usually epic—but Evanescence’s reimagining of for Gears 5 is on an entirely different level. Originally a classic by Fleetwood Mac, this cover was transformed into a cinematic, gothic powerhouse that perfectly mirrors the gritty intensity of the Gears of War universe. From Trailer Snippet to Full-Band Anthem Unbreaking the Chain: Evanescence Brings a Dark Edge